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Joe Wilson Glad That SC Armory Is No Longer Selling 'You Lie' Gun Part

David Taintor | January 13, 2011, 1:22PM


Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC)

Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC), whose famous "You Lie" words were engraved on a gun part being sold by a South Carolina armory, is glad to hear the company has suspended the product.

In a letter to Palmetto State Armory President Jamin McCallum, Wilson wrote, "I thank you for quickly suspending sales of the product that uses my words."

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Topics: Joe Wilson, Palmetto State Armory, Political Advertising, South Carolina

South Carolina

South Carolina Armory Sells Engraved 'You Lie' Gun Part

David Taintor | January 12, 2011, 8:49AM


Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC)

As the debate over the use of violent political rhetoric heats up in the aftermath of the shooting in Arizona that killed six and left Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in critical condition, a South Carolina gun company may find itself in an uncomfortable position.

Corey Hutchins, a reporter for the South Carolina alt weekly Free Times, reports that a South Carolina gun and accessories company is selling semi-automatic rifle components with the words "You Lie" inscribed on them.

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Topics: Palmetto State Armory, Gabrielle Giffords, Giffords Shooting, Jared Lee Loughner, Jared Loughner, Joe Wilson, South Carolina, Tucson Shootings

Office of Congressional Ethics

What Members Of Congress Improperly Bought With Their Per Diem Cash

Ryan J. Reilly | January 4, 2011, 8:00AM


Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-FL)

Rep. Joe "You Lie" Wilson (R-SC) used the cash the government gave him for his personal lodging, meals and incidentals during an official overseas trips to buy a statue of the statesman who founded Turkey, marble goblets from Afghanistan and flags from various countries with which to decorate his congressional office. Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-FL) picked up flowers, candy and wine for ambassadors or other hosts; had custom-made baseball hats for staff and members attending one overseas trip; and gave a $100 bill to an Iraqi refugee at an event in Saudi Arabia.

Rep. Robert B. Aderholt (R-AL) purchased gifts like "leather goods, t-shirts, dolls, and post cards" for his family and used his per diem to cover the expenses of his wife, who accompanied him on at least one trip. Rep. G. K. Butterfield (D-NC) picked up gifts and souvenirs for his family with his per diem and also suggested members pick up the cost of one ''shockingly'' expensive meal for their staffers. Rep. Eliot L. Engel (D-NY) "occasionally used the per diem to cover the meals and entertainment of leaders or residents of the country that he visited" as well as gifts for his secretary and chief of staff. Rep. Solomon P. Ortiz (D-TX) picked up the tab of some meals for his staff.

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Topics: Alcee Hastings, Eliot Engel, G.K. Butterfield, Joe Wilson, Office of Congressional Ethics, Robert Aderholt, Solomon Ortiz

Ethics

Ethics Committee Ends 'Per Diem' Investigation Into Six Members

Ryan J. Reilly | January 3, 2011, 9:15AM


Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC)

The House ethics committee has ended an investigation into six members of Congress over allegations that they kept the remainder of per diem payments they receive when traveling overseas.

Reps. Robert Aderholt (R-AL), G.K. Butterfield (D-NC), Eliot Engel (D-NY), Alcee Hastings (D-FL), Solomon Ortiz (D-TX) and Joe Wilson (R-SC) are now no longer under investigation in the case.

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Topics: Alcee Hastings, Eliot Engel, Ethics, G.K. Butterfield, Jo Bonner, Joe Wilson, Robert Aderholt, Solomon Ortiz, Zoe Lofgren

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